[mythtv-users] PVR-150 IR receiver extension?

[Greg Foster]

On 10/23/07, Meatwad <meatwad.get.the.honeys at gmail.com> wrote:
> David Brodbeck wrote:
> > On Oct 23, 2007, at 4:31 PM, Mark Boyum wrote:
> >> Thanks for the suggestions and web link guys.  But I think my
> >> problem lies in a detail that I left out.  My particular pvr-150
> >> has the IR receiver / Blaster combo.  This seems to use a slightly
> >> different plug than a standard mini-jack headphone plug (more
> >> conductors and a different size).  I'm guessing that I'm S.O.L. and
> >> will need to invest in a USB receiver / remote.
> >
> > Do you have any soldering skills?  If it were me, I would cut the
> > existing cable in two and make an extension with my own connectors.
>
> This is a completely legitimate solution. It is done all the time in the
> trade. I've used all kinds of cable to move IR signals around but most
> often with CAT5 and STP. I solder them, use a dolphin crimp and then
> friction tape after folding a little bit of service loop into the mess
> to act as a strain relief.
[snip]

I'll second the mention of CAT5... extended my PVR350 IR receiver 50ft
with no issues.

Greg